This program is an extension of the federal tax credits that were in effect during 2009, 2010, and 2011.

The maximum amount an eligible homeowner may receive in federal tax credits for purchasing and installing qualifying products, whether those purchases are in the form of upgraded insulation, windows, HVAC equipment or other eligible improvements, is now 10% of the cost of the improvement, including installation costs, up to $500 (with maximum per-category amounts listed below).

The $500 tax credit amount is reduced by the total amount of residential energy property credits a homeowner has claimed for purchases between 2006 and 2016. If a residential homeowner has already claimed single-family home tax credits of $500 or more from improvements made prior to 2016, he or she cannot claim any new tax credits during 2016.

All furnaces and boilers, whether fueled by natural gas, propane or fuel oil, must have an AFUE rating of 95% or higher to be eligible.

Products or units must be installed between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2016, to be eligible for tax credits.

Maximum Available Tax Credit

Product Type

Efficiency Requirements

$50

Any Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan

Electricity consumption of no more than 2% of the total energy use of the furnace Tax Certificate

This information is provided for discussion purposes only and is provided as a generic guideline. No consideration should be taken that this information represents tax advice. Contact your local tax professional to determine how these credits may apply to your circumstances and visit www.energy.gov/taxbreaks for more information.